Here’s where Canadians are earning the most — and the region where wages are lowest
Breadcrumb Trail Links Here’s where Canadians are earning the most — and the region where wages are lowest Residents in the top-earning area made an average of $1,862.20 per week in May this year Author of the article: By Ellie...
Saturday shooting in Port Moody leaves man hospitalized
A man is in hospital following a shooting in Port Moody on Saturday afternoon, according to police. Port Moody Police say officers were called to the area of Union Street and Barnet Highway at approximately 2:40 p.m. When officers arrived,...
WestJet crew strike cancels 88 flights at YVR
A labour dispute involving more than 4,400 WestJet cabin crew members has led to the cancellation of 88 flights at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). WestJet has temporarily suspended its mainline operations as the airline and the Canadian Union of Public...
New anthology highlights experiences, creativity of LGBTQ+ prisoners
A local high-schooler is working to help LGBTQ+ prisoners share their stories and find connection. The perspective of a queer prisoner with early-onset Alzheimer’s isn’t one you hear about often. Freya Pan, a Vancouver high schooler, is part of a...
Gun seized during Surrey arrest, police say
A gun was seized during the arrest of a driver in Surrey early Sunday morning, according to police. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) said officers recovered a gun, three knives and ammunition during an incident that began around 1:30 a.m....
Bradley Creek wildfire doubles in size as thousands evacuate in the Okanagan
The Bradley Creek wildfire more than doubled in size over the weekend, prompting a series of new evacuation orders and forcing thousands of people from their homes. The affected communities are located at the northern end of Okanagan Lake. On...
Blue Jays deal pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Cubs
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, sources confirmed to Sportsnet. Ken Rosenthal and Mitch Bannon of The Athletic were first to report the trade. Bannon reports that outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene...
Evacuation order expanded in Head of the Lake area due to Bradley Creek Wildfire
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) has expanded evacuation orders as the Bradley Creek Wildfire continues to threaten properties in the Head of the Lake area. An evacuation order has been issued for the area north of Bonneau Road and south...
Vancouver moves ahead with Mount Pleasant hotel; dozens to face eviction
Vancouver city council has approved a rezoning application that would turn this Mount Pleasant rental apartment into a 21-storey, 190-room hotel. The decision came after nearly 13-hours of public hearing with more than 300 speakers, with ABC Councillors and Mayor...
Number of fires, area burned trending below 10-year average despite explosive growth
With out-of-control wildfires continuing to threaten a number of communities across the province B.C.’s wildfire season has taken an explosive turn over the past month, which an incoming cold front isn’t expected to slow down. “We are anticipating that this...
